Stillwater County

Stillwater County banks on wind power as a new 'golden goose'

Victoria Traxler

Wind farms are facing strong opposition in much of southeastern Montana, but Stillwater County is welcoming wind power with open arms. New turbines went online there in August, and plans for up to 400 more are under consideration.

A June 24, 2023 train derailment into the Yellowstone River near Twin Bridges, MT has led to the closure of parts of the Yellowstone and Stillwater Rivers, and damaged fiber optic cables.

Montana News

Officials say drinking water isn't threatened after train derailment in Stillwater County

Kayla Desroches

Authorities say a lot of work remains after train cars containing asphalt, molten sulfur and metal derailed in Stillwater County Saturday morning and fell into the Yellowstone River.

A view of the Beartooth Mountain Range from Burt Williams' ranch near Fishtail Creek. Williams is part of the Beartooth Front coalition working to establish a citizen initiated zoning district to set regulations over water and air quality, traffic, and other infrastructure related to any oil and gas development in the area.

Montana News

Residents Suing Stillwater County, Concern Over Possible Oil Drilling Near Beartooth Front

Jackie Yamanaka

Several Stillwater County citizens have filed a lawsuit to try to force Stillwater County to act on their efforts to create a citizen initiated zoning...